The tariff classification of a ceramic piggy bank from China.

N013625 July 11, 2007 CLA-2-69:RR:NC:1:128 CATEGORY: Classification TARIFF NO.: 6912.00.5000 Ms. Jamie Castellanos The Container Store 500 Freeport Parkway Coppell, TX 75019 RE: The tariff classification of a ceramic piggy bank from China. Dear Ms. Castellanos: In your letter dated June 27, 2007, you requested a tariff classification ruling. The submitted sample is identified as Item # PB03S: Ceramic Piggy Bank. You stated that the piggy bank is made of ceramic. The product measures approximately 3 ½”L x 2 ¾”W x 2 ½”H and features a coin slot on top, and a rubber plug on the bottom. You indicated that the intended use will be for coin storage. The applicable subheading for the ceramic piggy bank will be 6912.00.5000, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), which provides for “Ceramic tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and toilet articles, other than of porcelain or china: Other.” The rate of duty will be 6% ad valorem. Duty rates are provided for your convenience and are subject to change. The text of the most recent HTSUS and the accompanying duty rates are provided on World Wide Web at http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts/. This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Part 177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177). A copy of the ruling or the control number indicated above should be provided with the entry documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported. If you have any questions regarding the ruling, contact National Import Specialist Sharon Chung at 646-733-3028. Sincerely, Robert B. Swierupski Director, National Commodity Specialist Division